Practice Nurse

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

Bower Mount Medical Practice has an excellent opportunity for a practice nurse to join our team on a full or part-time basis.

Job Summary:

Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the practice nurse will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services, and advice to patients.

The practice nurse will work with reference to the Practice agreed protocols and guidelines, providing nursing treatments to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners.

The practice nurse must have the required level of training and competence and will work within patient group directions where these are available.

As patients have diverse needs, the role of a practice nurse might change on a day-to-day or seasonal basis (for example in the case of seasonal flu vaccination services).

Practice nurses need to be diligent and work well under stressful conditions; this role can be high-pressure but offers great personal reward.

We are proud to be a 'training practice', therefore mentoring trainee nurses or trainee nurse associates could be required.

Our mission is to provide professional, accessible, quality healthcare services for our patients, and our practice nurses play a key role in bringing this to life, role modeling our values.

Main duties of the job

Management of Long Term Conditions

Identifying significant abnormalities, diagnosis, monitoring, and development of individual management plans; agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and other health professionals.

Therapeutic Monitoring

Checking compliance with and adherence to appropriate treatments using a holistic patient-centered approach. Recognizing abnormalities and identifying the impact of treatment, implementing or recommending changes as appropriate.

Wound Care and Management

Assessing to support good wound management in routine and more complex situations (e.g., use of Doppler technique).

Risk Assessment

Recognizing issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g., drugs; domestic violence; child protection; vulnerable adults; senior patients; social problems).

Health Screening

Recognizing issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g., women's and men's health, sexual health, older people). Undertaking monitoring tasks (e.g., smears) and providing advice as appropriate.

Providing in-depth monitoring and advice as appropriate to the level of the post-holder's specialty and working with the patient in deciding on management plans. Actioning lab reports within nurse remit.

Travel Health

Administering injections and providing guidance in accordance with guidelines.

Immunisation (Adult and Child)

Administering appropriate immunisation autonomously.

About us

Here at Bower Mount Medical Practice, we are a friendly team responsible for the care of circa 11,000 patients, including those residing in local nursing and care homes or are housebound.

Our mission is to provide professional, accessible, quality healthcare services for our patients, achieving the best possible outcomes in a safe and welcoming environment. We strive to be a modern general practice, offering a wide range of services while effectively using technology to improve our administration, patient contact, and clinical activity. We are keen to invest in our team to develop their skills and knowledge.

We are situated in central Maidstone and offer free parking for staff.

Date posted: 11 April 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: A5605-25-0003

Job locations:

Bower Mount Medical Practice

Bower Mount Road

Maidstone

ME16 8AX

Job description

In addition to the summary of the role and the responsibilities already outlined, key attributes include:

• An ability to prioritise tasks in order of importance;
• Calm and unflappable in first aid scenarios;
• The temperament to cope in a high-pressure environment;
• An ability to solve patient problems and provide diagnoses even under pressure;
• Good communication with the rest of their practice team, including asking for assistance when required;
• A scientific background and the ability to apply knowledge correctly to each situation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with NMC

Desirable

• We are looking for a practice nurse that specialises in respiratory and diabetes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Bower Mount Medical Practice

Address:

Bower Mount Medical Practice

Bower Mount Road

Maidstone

ME16 8AX

Employer's website: https://www.bowermountmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)